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U.S. Offers $25 Million Bounty on Maduro as He Takes Controversial Third Term in Venezuela

On the day Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a contentious third six-year term, the United States escalated its stance against him by announcing a $25 million reward for information leading to his arrest. This move came as international scrutiny and criticism reached new heights over the legitimacy of Maduro’s latest election victory.
Maduro’s inauguration on January 10, 2025, was met with significant international outcry, with foreign leaders and human rights organizations decrying the process as fraudulent. The election in question, held on July 28 of the previous year, has been a focal point of dispute, with the opposition claiming that their candidate, Edmundo González, was the rightful winner based on independent vote tallies. However, Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, loyal to Maduro, declared him the victor without providing detailed vote counts, further fueling accusations of electoral manipulation.
The U.S. Department of State, in its statement, explicitly rejected the election results, refusing to recognize Maduro as Venezuela’s president. Instead, they advocate for Edmundo González Urrutia, recognized by several governments as the legitimate president-elect, to be sworn in, thus initiating a democratic transition.
In tandem with the bounty increase, the U.S. announced new sanctions targeting eight Maduro-aligned officials for their roles in undermining democracy and in acts of repression. These measures are part of a broader strategy by the U.S. to pressure Maduro’s administration, which has been accused of systematic human rights abuses, narco-terrorism, and leading Venezuela into one of the worst economic and social crises in its history.
This escalation in diplomatic and economic measures against Maduro reflects a persistent U.S. policy to challenge what it describes as an “illegitimate regime,” especially in light of allegations that Maduro has manipulated the electoral process, suppressed opposition, and maintained power through military and judicial control.
The international community, including countries like the United Kingdom, has also stepped up actions against Maduro’s government. The UK, for instance, has imposed sanctions on 15 individuals linked to Maduro, highlighting the global condemnation of his administration’s practices.
As Maduro begins his third term, the backdrop of international sanctions, rewards for his arrest, and widespread criticism sets the stage for continued political and economic instability in Venezuela. The opposition, meanwhile, vows to persist in their fight for what they see as the restoration of democracy, though the path forward remains fraught with challenges given Maduro’s firm grip on power.

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